EXPLORE THE CACTUS GARDEN

ALONG WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S CORAL COAST

Carnarvon’s
Sub-Tropical Haven

The Cactus Garden is a fascinating and unique paradise dedicated to cacti. With over 350 cacti and a whale skeleton, the Cactus Garden is a bite-sized coastal desert that leaves a lasting impression!

visit our prickly paradise!

Located a short distance from Carnarvon’s town centre, Cactus Garden is the perfect pitstop for your Coral Coast Highway road trip.

Entry by gold coin donation.

366 South River Road
South Plantations
Western Australia, 6701

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ABOUT US

Carnarvon Cactus Garden started as a hobby for Rob Westcott. Rob’s passion for cacti came from his father.

"Dad had a couple of little cactus plants at home when I was a youngster, and when I left and bought my own place, I took a couple with me."

The first cacti at the garden were planted over 15 years ago. The ‘hobby’ quickly became a place of interest to many who passed by on the Fruit Loop Trail.

Today, we have over 350 cactus plants in 30 different varieties, some of which tower over 5m tall!

The Cactus Garden welcomes hundreds of weekly visitors who stop to admire the gardens and snap their Insta-worthy pics.

We enjoy helping many people learn about the cactus and take pleasure in our garden.

Take home a cactus of your own!

On-site Cactus Garden shop is open from 10am to 5pm daily.

Fruit Loop Drive Trail

Cactus Garden is located on the ‘Fruit Loop’ drive trail. A 10km round trip along North and South River Road reveals the heart of the horticultural industry in Carnarvon. As you embark on the drive, you'll pass by local produce stores and active plantations where you can check out an array of preserves, dried fruits and freshly made ice creams crafted from seasonal fruits and veggies.

Carnarvon

Nestled in the Gascoyne region approximately 900km north of Perth in Western Australia, the sub-tropical town of Carnarvon is renowned for its abundance of fresh produce, delectable seafood, as well as its rich space history and cultural heritage.

Coral Coast

Stretching along 1,100 km of spectacular coastline from Cervantes to Ningaloo Reef, Australia’s Coral Coast is home to some of the most mesmerising icons of the country. From the Shark Bay World Heritage Area to pink lakes to The Pinnacles, travellers lose themselves in the otherworldly landscapes and pristine waters filled with marine life.

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